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>> that is what the fda is saying. the other thing to mention is the health cost for society for keeping trans fats in the foods. it can cause non fatal heart attacks. the total costs of that is roughly $700 million a year according to the fda. a huge amount of money. the other thing i mentioned and interesting, when the fda or government comes out and says something is unsafe, that does represent a huge marketing opportunity for food companies, believe it or not. back in 1990, when the surgeon general said trans fats are unsafe, there is money to be made. no trans fats. there is money to be made in that. if a company can say gluten is unhealthy, we can say we are gluten free. there is money to be made. >> i want to talk about the companies out front of the fda saying this for years. not using trans fats. mcdonald's is a big fast food organization. they stopped frying french fries in trans fat oils. companies may be anticipating this. >> absolutely. there are only 30,000 package products that technically contain trans
>> that is what the fda is saying. the other thing to mention is the health cost for society for keeping trans fats in the foods. it can cause non fatal heart attacks. the total costs of that is roughly $700 million a year according to the fda. a huge amount of money. the other thing i mentioned and interesting, when the fda or government comes out and says something is unsafe, that does represent a huge marketing opportunity for food companies, believe it or not. back in 1990, when the...
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but the fda is now saying they are not safe and wants to ban them. it's a move they say would save thousands of lives. >> we think it's time to address and really phase out the remaining uses of trans fat in the diet so that we can reduce the incidence of heart disease and debts resulting from heart attack. >> you see trans fats lower good cholesterol and they raise bad cholesterol. what we're trying to avoid is this, ldl or bad cholesterol building up as plaque in the blood vessel walls. because that plaque buildup is what can cause heart attacks. the cdc says ditching trans fats would prevent up to 20,000 heart attacks a year and as many as 7,000 more deaths from heart disease. new york city banned trans fats from restaurants in 2007 and many companies and popular chains around the country have already phased them out. the grocery manufacturers association says that it looks forward to working with the fda to better understand their concerns and how the industry can better serve consumers. now, none of this is a done deal yet. there's a 60-day publ
but the fda is now saying they are not safe and wants to ban them. it's a move they say would save thousands of lives. >> we think it's time to address and really phase out the remaining uses of trans fat in the diet so that we can reduce the incidence of heart disease and debts resulting from heart attack. >> you see trans fats lower good cholesterol and they raise bad cholesterol. what we're trying to avoid is this, ldl or bad cholesterol building up as plaque in the blood vessel...
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and coming up, the fda is going to move to ban trans fats. and this is a substance that's in just about every food out there. pizza, popcorn, cookies. so the question is, what are we going to eat? one of our resident foodies is going to stop by to make a case for pure fat, real butter, real lard. i may disagree with her a little bit on this. stay tuned. if yand you're talking toevere rheuyour rheumatologistike me, about trying or adding a biologic. this is humira, adalimumab. this is humira working to help relieve my pain. this is humira helping me through the twists and turns. this is humira helping to protect my joints from further damage. doctors have been prescribing humira for over ten years. humira works by targeting and helping to block a specific source of inflammation that contributes to ra symptoms. for many adults, humira is proven to help relieve pain and stop further joint damage. humira can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis. serious, sometimes fatal events, such as infections, lymphoma, or other type
and coming up, the fda is going to move to ban trans fats. and this is a substance that's in just about every food out there. pizza, popcorn, cookies. so the question is, what are we going to eat? one of our resident foodies is going to stop by to make a case for pure fat, real butter, real lard. i may disagree with her a little bit on this. stay tuned. if yand you're talking toevere rheuyour rheumatologistike me, about trying or adding a biologic. this is humira, adalimumab. this is humira...
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now the fda wants to ban them all together. there is a 60-day period where you can ask questions or concerns. it is expected to go through. industry doing a lot to curb these trans fats. big question going forward. what will they replace it with? there may be alternatives that scientists are working on as well. christi and victor. >> that is the big question. dr. sanjay gupta, thank you. we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] if you can clear a crowd but not your nasal congestion, you may be muddling through allergies. try zyrtec-d®. powerful relief of nasal congestion and other allergy symptoms -- all in one pill. zyrtec-d®. at the pharmacy counter. i got this. [thinking] is it that time? the son picks up the check? [thinking] i'm still working. he's retired. i hope he's saving. i hope he saved enough. who matters most to you says the most about you. at massmutual we're owned by our policyowners, and they matter most to us. whether you're just starting your 401(k) or you are ready for retirement, we'll help you get there. [
now the fda wants to ban them all together. there is a 60-day period where you can ask questions or concerns. it is expected to go through. industry doing a lot to curb these trans fats. big question going forward. what will they replace it with? there may be alternatives that scientists are working on as well. christi and victor. >> that is the big question. dr. sanjay gupta, thank you. we'll be right back. [ male announcer ] if you can clear a crowd but not your nasal congestion, you...
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if the fda enacts it, how does it work? >> they would just have to start reformulating and this is not an incredibly difficult thing to do. for example in new york city they told restaurants you get to get rid of trans fats and they do it. not a huge deal. in the grocery store they have to find other things but switch out the trans fat and put in a different fat. >> would prices go up? >> it's interesting in restaurants and big chains they stopped frying in trans fat quite awhile ago. consumers didn't protest and kept eating the fries. taste-wise they won't notice. sometimes grocery manufacturers said the price would go up, but we would have to wait and see if that would be true. >> thanks. >>> there is no timeline for a trans fat ban. the fda will collect comments. safe to say the food industry may give them an ear full. michael moss wrote the cover story broccoli's image make over and the author of salt, sugar fat and the food giants hooked us, he joins us now. >> does it sup prize you it's happening now? >> it does. they
if the fda enacts it, how does it work? >> they would just have to start reformulating and this is not an incredibly difficult thing to do. for example in new york city they told restaurants you get to get rid of trans fats and they do it. not a huge deal. in the grocery store they have to find other things but switch out the trans fat and put in a different fat. >> would prices go up? >> it's interesting in restaurants and big chains they stopped frying in trans fat quite...
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why is the fda taking this action now? >> a lot of people are asking, why didn't they take this action a long time ago? it's been about ten years since consumer advocates petitioned the fda to get these trans fats out of foods. well, ten years later, they're finally doing it. they say if they do take this action -- today's the first step -- if this action does continue, they say they could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year in the united states and 7,000 deaths. and that's why people have been urging the fda to take this step for so long. now, as you noted, trans fats are in some of the foods that you just mentioned, some cookies have them, some cookies don't, some pizzas have them, some pizazz don't. also in some restaurant foods but a lot of restaurants took trans fats out of foods when places like new york city said we don't want them here. >> one of the dangers of trans fat, how exactly does that work? >> right. so trans fats come from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil and do two bad things. drive bad cholesterol u
why is the fda taking this action now? >> a lot of people are asking, why didn't they take this action a long time ago? it's been about ten years since consumer advocates petitioned the fda to get these trans fats out of foods. well, ten years later, they're finally doing it. they say if they do take this action -- today's the first step -- if this action does continue, they say they could prevent 20,000 heart attacks a year in the united states and 7,000 deaths. and that's why people...
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they petitioned the fda and the fda didn't. now they're saying they'll finally take those first steps. if they do go through with this, and it looks like they will, they will be able to prevent 20,000 heart attacks among americans each year and 7,000 deaths. when you see all those lives that could have been saved, some people are asking, why didn't they do this ten years ago when they were asked to? ashleigh? >> what is the deal? if the fda decides to classify trans fats as something they call additives, does that mean they can still be put in the food but that you and i have some way to know about it? >> almost. here is what it means. if they wanted to add trans fats, they would have to apply to the fda, do testing in the lab, animal testing. it is a rigamarole to get something like that approved. theoretically, yes, they could do it. it's hard to imagine that a company would want to spend that much time doing it it and it would have to say on the label that it has trans fats. >> doesn't it also mean that companies that want t
they petitioned the fda and the fda didn't. now they're saying they'll finally take those first steps. if they do go through with this, and it looks like they will, they will be able to prevent 20,000 heart attacks among americans each year and 7,000 deaths. when you see all those lives that could have been saved, some people are asking, why didn't they do this ten years ago when they were asked to? ashleigh? >> what is the deal? if the fda decides to classify trans fats as something they...
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the fda is taking the first steps to ban it from our food supply. trans fats are hydrogenated oils that make foods like, oh, my gosh look at that, doughnuts. microwave popcorn, frozen pizza, makes it taste so good. in a moment our two guests are going to shed light on what the ban means to all of us. >>> but first we want to get some background from cnn's chief medical correspondent, dr. sanjay gupta. >> reporter: it's an ingredient in a lot of our favorite foods, microwave popcorn, cookie, cakes, frozen pizza and much more. transfats. they increase shelf life and they add flavor to processed foods. but the fda is now saying they are not safe and wants to ban them. it's a move they say would save thousands of lives. >> we think it's time to address and really phase out the remaining uses of trans fat in the diet so that we can reduce the incidence of heart disease and deaths resulting from heart attack. >> reporter: you see trans fats lower good cholesterol and they raise bad cholesterol. what we're trying to avoid is this -- ldl or bad cholesterol
the fda is taking the first steps to ban it from our food supply. trans fats are hydrogenated oils that make foods like, oh, my gosh look at that, doughnuts. microwave popcorn, frozen pizza, makes it taste so good. in a moment our two guests are going to shed light on what the ban means to all of us. >>> but first we want to get some background from cnn's chief medical correspondent, dr. sanjay gupta. >> reporter: it's an ingredient in a lot of our favorite foods, microwave...
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who's been silent has been the fda up until now. it's an ingredient in a lot of our favorite foods, microwave popcorn, cookies, cakes, frozen pizza and much more. transfats. they increase shelf life and they add flavor to processed foods. but the fda is now saying they are not safe and wants to ban them. it's a move they say would save thousands of lives. >> we think it's time to address and really phase out the remaining uses of transfat in the diet so we can reduce the incidence of heart disease and deaths resulting from heart attack. >> reporter: you see, transfats, lower good cholesterol. and they raise bad cholesterol. what we're trying to avoid is this. ldl or bad cholesterol building up as plaque in the blood vessel walls. because that plaque buildup is what can cause heart attacks. the cdc says ditching transfats would prevent up to 20,000 heart attacks a year and as many as 7,000 more deaths from heart disease. new york city banned transfats from restaurants in 2007. and many companies, and popular chains around the country
who's been silent has been the fda up until now. it's an ingredient in a lot of our favorite foods, microwave popcorn, cookies, cakes, frozen pizza and much more. transfats. they increase shelf life and they add flavor to processed foods. but the fda is now saying they are not safe and wants to ban them. it's a move they say would save thousands of lives. >> we think it's time to address and really phase out the remaining uses of transfat in the diet so we can reduce the incidence of...
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the fda has yet to set a definite timetable. now, a consumer group petitioned the fda to get trans fats out of foods ten years ago. so while many people applaud the fda for what they did today, some say they could have saved tens of thousands of lives if they had done it earlier. >> elizabeth, thanks very much. >>> just ahead, are we about to see the next big showdown between the white house and congress over obama care? lawmakers demanding to know how many people have actually signed up. i'll interview the nfl hall of famer tony dorsett, who is now suffering from signs of a major brain disease, likely brought on by those devastating hits he took on the football field. >> it's a freight train hitting a volkswagen. ch protein does your dog food have? 18 percent? 20? new purina one true instinct has 30. active dogs crave nutrient-dense food. so we made purina one true instinct. learn more at purinaone.com see who does good work and compare costs. it doesn't usually work that way with health care. but with unitedhealthcare, i get i
the fda has yet to set a definite timetable. now, a consumer group petitioned the fda to get trans fats out of foods ten years ago. so while many people applaud the fda for what they did today, some say they could have saved tens of thousands of lives if they had done it earlier. >> elizabeth, thanks very much. >>> just ahead, are we about to see the next big showdown between the white house and congress over obama care? lawmakers demanding to know how many people have actually...
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and now finally ten years later the fda said let's try it. so they made the first move today to start getting transfats out of the foods that we eat. >> so we won't see an immediate change, but we're certainly going to see a change. >> right, we won't see an immediate change. there's all these steps for proposals that they need to go through, but it certainly is looking that in time, transfats could -- or will likely be out of our food display. >> some restaurants have already moved toward that. mcdonald's, right? with their french fries. satisfries at burger king. >> boy, you really know this. you must eat a lot of them. >> i try not to, but i love them. >> right, exactly. so since the early '90s, there's been about a 75% decrease in the amount of transfats in our food. so some people are saying the fda's kind of late to this party. industry was already doing this. and why didn't they do this earlier? but still, i suppose better late than never. and there still is quite a bit of transfats. i know because i think i ate one of those biscuits r
and now finally ten years later the fda said let's try it. so they made the first move today to start getting transfats out of the foods that we eat. >> so we won't see an immediate change, but we're certainly going to see a change. >> right, we won't see an immediate change. there's all these steps for proposals that they need to go through, but it certainly is looking that in time, transfats could -- or will likely be out of our food display. >> some restaurants have already...
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. >>> all right, the fda now taking major steps to remove transfats from the food you eat. and our professional chef jeff henderson has the pain about that. he's joining me right here in the studio next. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] more room in economy plus. more comfort, more of what you need. ♪ that's... built around you friendly. ♪ >>> a big announcement from the fda that could soon affect the food that you love to eat. the fda has proposed a ban on artifici artificial transfats. it's no longer recognized as safe. tranz fats can be found in many processed foods including desertings, frozen pizza and coffee creamers. they have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. >>> a very special guest joining me now for more on this sublt, new york times best-selling author and professional receive. they call him chef jeff. chef jeff henderson with us now. if you can see it, you can be it. 12 street smart recipes for success. he found his gift for cooking when he was locked up in federal prison. when he got out of jail, a famous she gave him a job as dish wear ber. whe
. >>> all right, the fda now taking major steps to remove transfats from the food you eat. and our professional chef jeff henderson has the pain about that. he's joining me right here in the studio next. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] more room in economy plus. more comfort, more of what you need. ♪ that's... built around you friendly. ♪ >>> a big announcement from the fda that could soon affect the food that you love to eat. the fda has proposed a ban on artifici artificial...
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the fda moving to ban transfat from everything, everywhere. does this mean americans will have to buy their big macs on the black market website silk road? >>> the pop culture lead. it won song of the year at the country music awards. now meet the man who inspired the moving and tragically real story behind the song "i drive your truck." >>> good afternoon, everyone. welcome to "the lad." i'm jake tapper. today we are going to begin with the money lead. a million dollars isn't cool. you know what's cool? a billion dollars, to borrow a phrase. in the year since the popularity of twitter exploded and changed everything from the way we get our news to the way celebrities feud, one question has been asked over and over. can a social media service that allows anyone to post anything, no matter how brilliant, no matter how inane, in 140 characters or less, can it actually make money? the answer, at least for investors today, a resounding yes. twitter just finished its first day of trading, immediately leaping over its initial public offering price o
the fda moving to ban transfat from everything, everywhere. does this mean americans will have to buy their big macs on the black market website silk road? >>> the pop culture lead. it won song of the year at the country music awards. now meet the man who inspired the moving and tragically real story behind the song "i drive your truck." >>> good afternoon, everyone. welcome to "the lad." i'm jake tapper. today we are going to begin with the money lead. a...
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at 4:30 eastern, he'll have more details on the fda's move to ban trans fats from food. >>> despite the warnings about testosterone, you probably heard of a 74-year-old doctor who uses it and a human growth hormone to fight aging. he sure looks like he may have hit on a secret. medical experts say he could be putting his health at risk for the sake of looking young. here is kyung lah. >> reporter: this is the bodity of a man who uses performance-enhancing drugs, virtually the same ones connected to lance armstrong, olympian marion jones and baseball player alex rodriguez. but this man is not a professional athlete. jeffrey life is 74 with the rock hard body and claims the mental sharpness of a man half his age. >> everyone is going to age. i'm not against aging. i'm against getting old. >> reporter: he claims no one has to with daily rigorous workouts, a strict low carb diet and injections of testosterone and human growth hormone, hgm. >> what we use it for is to improve health, slow and prevent disease and improve quality of life. i like to think i'm kind of blazing a trail for the bab
at 4:30 eastern, he'll have more details on the fda's move to ban trans fats from food. >>> despite the warnings about testosterone, you probably heard of a 74-year-old doctor who uses it and a human growth hormone to fight aging. he sure looks like he may have hit on a secret. medical experts say he could be putting his health at risk for the sake of looking young. here is kyung lah. >> reporter: this is the bodity of a man who uses performance-enhancing drugs, virtually the...
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but the fda is now saying they are not safe, and wants to ban them. it's a move they say would save thousands of lives. >> we think it's time to address and really phase out the remaining uses of trans fat in the diets so we can reduce the incidence of heart disease and deaths resulting from heart attack. >> reporter: you see, trans fats lower good cholesterol, and they raise bad cholesterol. what we're trying to avoid is this -- ldl, or bad cholesterol, building up as plaque in the blood vessel walls. because that plaque buildup is what can cause heart attacks. the cdc says ditching trans fats would prevent up to 20,000 heart attacks a year and as many as 7,000 more deaths from heart disease. new york city banned trans fats from restaurants in 2007, and many companies and popular chains around the country have already phased them out. the grocery manufacturers association says that it looks forward to working with the fda to better understand their concerns and how the industry can better serve consumers. now, fred, if there is some good news in this
but the fda is now saying they are not safe, and wants to ban them. it's a move they say would save thousands of lives. >> we think it's time to address and really phase out the remaining uses of trans fat in the diets so we can reduce the incidence of heart disease and deaths resulting from heart attack. >> reporter: you see, trans fats lower good cholesterol, and they raise bad cholesterol. what we're trying to avoid is this -- ldl, or bad cholesterol, building up as plaque in the...
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the fda has yet to set a definite timetable. elizabeth, cnn, reporting. >> i worry about everything that replaces the transfat. >> i say everything in moderation. >> i guess but you never know. you never know. a lot of people have obesity problems. this whole cholesterol issue, clogged arteries, right? >> yes. >> he agreed with me. i love it. >> let's go to burger king and get some fries. everything in moderation. >>> three arrests in the fatal shooting of paul dewolf last summer. police are not releasing the name of the suspects but they say the three individuals had no previous connection to dewolf or the school. dewolf was found murdered in his medical frat house last july and we are learning details and it's coming up later on today. >>> a teenage from florida is under arrest accused of cyberbully. they say she used an app to send hundreds of texts over the course of eight days. >> the investigation is in progress and asked her to stay away from -- she did not heed that advice. she continued to send threatening texts to thes
the fda has yet to set a definite timetable. elizabeth, cnn, reporting. >> i worry about everything that replaces the transfat. >> i say everything in moderation. >> i guess but you never know. you never know. a lot of people have obesity problems. this whole cholesterol issue, clogged arteries, right? >> yes. >> he agreed with me. i love it. >> let's go to burger king and get some fries. everything in moderation. >>> three arrests in the fatal...
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. >>> the fda's move to ban trans fats could change some of the favorite foods. we'll hear from a baker who says, oh, this is a bad idea. >>> also, take a look at this. the international space station the relay torch on its first space walk. live pictures from outer space. something never done for an olympic game before. la's known definitely for its traffic, congestion, for the smog. but there are a lot of people that do ride the bus. and now that the buses are running on natural gas, they don't throw out as much pollution into the air. so i feel good. i feel like i'm doing my part to help out the environment. geothe last thing i want iswho doesnto feel like someone is giving me a sales pitch, especially when it comes to my investments. you want a broker you can trust. a lot of guys at the other firms seemed more focused on selling than their clients. that's why i stopped working at my old brokerage and became a financial consultant with charles schwab. avo: what kind of financial consultant are you looking for? talk to us today. i started part-time, now i'm a m
. >>> the fda's move to ban trans fats could change some of the favorite foods. we'll hear from a baker who says, oh, this is a bad idea. >>> also, take a look at this. the international space station the relay torch on its first space walk. live pictures from outer space. something never done for an olympic game before. la's known definitely for its traffic, congestion, for the smog. but there are a lot of people that do ride the bus. and now that the buses are running on...
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first up, the cdc, the fda and the state of new jersey all working together to contain an outbreak of a rare type of meningitis on the campus of princeton university. officials have confirmed 11 cases of type b meningitis at the ivy league school. there is no vaccine for thatiÑ strain here in the u.s. and that's why the federal government is stepping in to help. alexandra field is live for us right now at princeton university. alexandra, what are government officials doing to make this vaccine available to the university? >> reporter: hey, fred. well, the fda has given the cdc the clearance it would need to bring the vaccine to this country in exploratory drug program. as you mentioned, the united states does not have the at approved vaccine to protect against meningitis b but there is a vaccine called bex sarah used in europe and australia. now it's up to trustees on the princeton campus to decide whether or not they want to make it available here where there have been seven confirmed cases of meningitis b. they're scheduled to decide that sometime this weekend. we asked students w
first up, the cdc, the fda and the state of new jersey all working together to contain an outbreak of a rare type of meningitis on the campus of princeton university. officials have confirmed 11 cases of type b meningitis at the ivy league school. there is no vaccine for thatiÑ strain here in the u.s. and that's why the federal government is stepping in to help. alexandra field is live for us right now at princeton university. alexandra, what are government officials doing to make this...
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now the fda has cleared one major hurdle that could bring that vaccine to princeton where there have been seven confirmed cases. the fda says the vaccine could be imported and reach the campus as part of a drug trial program, but it is up to the university to decide whether or not they want to have the vaccine here. that's something that trustees are discussing this weekend. we asked students whether they might be interested in using that vaccine if it came here, and here is what they had to say. >> i think i would first see what they decide and then kind of do more research on my own. >> i trust the vaccine, as long as it is approved in europe and australia, gives me confidence in the fact that it works i guess. i probably wouldn't get it at the moment, i am not too worried about the whole meningitis outbreak yet. if princeton starts vaccinating students, i don't know if i would be first in line for it. i mean, it is an interesting option. >> reporter: again, the trustees haven't issued any decision on whether or not that vaccine could be available. if it is made available, it would
now the fda has cleared one major hurdle that could bring that vaccine to princeton where there have been seven confirmed cases. the fda says the vaccine could be imported and reach the campus as part of a drug trial program, but it is up to the university to decide whether or not they want to have the vaccine here. that's something that trustees are discussing this weekend. we asked students whether they might be interested in using that vaccine if it came here, and here is what they had to...
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the fda said they are looking what they've done in europe. we may find than same and warning that says if you're over 176 pounds, you might want to think about this. >> what is behind the thinking here? why would it work differently in women over a certain weight? >> no one's exactly sure. but the thinking is possibly what's going on is the struggle is sort of spreading itself out in a larger person. you're not getting the concentrations that you need to prevent the pregnancy. it's true for many drugs. >> it's diluting in a way. so ever over 176, which if you're a tall woman. >> that's not heavy at all. >> what do you do? >> what you do is call your doctor. and so you say look, this happened to me. and the doctor may be able to prescribe a morning-after pill that will work for larger women. with the ones we're talking about, not working for larger women apparently are over the counter. so larger women may need to call their doctor and get a prescription rather than going over the counter. >> don't panic but check. >> that's words to live by,
the fda said they are looking what they've done in europe. we may find than same and warning that says if you're over 176 pounds, you might want to think about this. >> what is behind the thinking here? why would it work differently in women over a certain weight? >> no one's exactly sure. but the thinking is possibly what's going on is the struggle is sort of spreading itself out in a larger person. you're not getting the concentrations that you need to prevent the pregnancy. it's...
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>> reporter: this is becoming news now as the cdc gets that approval from the fda to import this drug. the students here on campus tell us they were made aware of the cases of meningitis "b" as early as march. they have been getting e-mail update as long the way. >> alexandra field, thank you very much. we talked to a doctor earlier who said they recommend this vaccine if they approve it. >> it is a difficult decision. the good thing is some of the kids will go home for thanksgiving break soon. they will be able to disperse and end here. >>> another story we are following. the embattled mayor of toronto. he says he is staying put. he is going nowhere. he is being stripped of most of his powers. this was an unprecedented move. the city council voted yesterday to strip mayor rob ford of his ability to govern in an emergency and appoint and dismiss committee chairs. >> despite the calls for stepping down, ford's wife is standing by his side. >> should he step down? >> no. >> do you think he should take a leave of absence? >> that's why we have elections. >> do you think he should at leas
>> reporter: this is becoming news now as the cdc gets that approval from the fda to import this drug. the students here on campus tell us they were made aware of the cases of meningitis "b" as early as march. they have been getting e-mail update as long the way. >> alexandra field, thank you very much. we talked to a doctor earlier who said they recommend this vaccine if they approve it. >> it is a difficult decision. the good thing is some of the kids will go home...
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the fda has yet to set a definite timetable. elizabeth cohen, cnn reporting. >> and that's our show. thank you for joining us in the cnn newsroom. i'm natalie allen at cnn center. >> and i'm monita rajpal at the cnn hong kong. stay with us, though. our coverage of super typhoon haiyan continues. is. >> that give you the scale of the storm which is now hitting the region and that is around the popular tourist place of baka. people sheltering in a center had to be moved because the roof was ripped off of that evacuation center. these roofs are made of sheet melts so they could be causing a lot of damage. some people who refused to be evacuate had to be rescued by police so it's a very serious situation in that region and around the country. >> what are you hearing in terms of, i guess, the death toll right now. the number of peoples that are impacted by this. >> it's hard to hear anything and that is because many of these provinces have no electricity and the communication has been cut. some of the electricity has been cut off by
the fda has yet to set a definite timetable. elizabeth cohen, cnn reporting. >> and that's our show. thank you for joining us in the cnn newsroom. i'm natalie allen at cnn center. >> and i'm monita rajpal at the cnn hong kong. stay with us, though. our coverage of super typhoon haiyan continues. is. >> that give you the scale of the storm which is now hitting the region and that is around the popular tourist place of baka. people sheltering in a center had to be moved because...
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the fda is green-lighting the use of a vaccine only used overseas. now officials at princeton university are deciding whether or not to offer it to students. we get more from jess ica schneider from our affiliate. >> reporter: another student was diagnosed with meningitis this week. the seventh since march. >> i think a lot of people are concerned for the fact it didn't go away over the summer after everybody left. >> reporter: now, the food and drug administration is coming forward with a war for the school to combat the serious health scare. it's offering a vaccine called baxsero. the meningitis has been used in australia and it's not meant to fight the type "b" back tear at princeton. students believe it's proactive and considering using this new vaccine. >> i think it's smart to consider that because there definitely have been other deaths at other colleges. and we're lucky we haven't had a death here. >> reporter: in the meantime, the university is telling students to wash their hands, cover their coughs and not to share drinking glasses or eats
the fda is green-lighting the use of a vaccine only used overseas. now officials at princeton university are deciding whether or not to offer it to students. we get more from jess ica schneider from our affiliate. >> reporter: another student was diagnosed with meningitis this week. the seventh since march. >> i think a lot of people are concerned for the fact it didn't go away over the summer after everybody left. >> reporter: now, the food and drug administration is coming...
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. >> reporter: the cdc has fda approval to import bexsero as part of an investigational drug program. it will only be available at an option at princeton university but there's no estimate on how many students will take it. >> i want to do more research and find out exactly what the vaccine entails. >> reporter: alexandra fields, cnn, princeton, new jersey. >> thanks, alexandra field for that reporting. >>> the headlines, beginning with breaking news. suicide bombers are being blamed for deadly explosions in the front of the iranian embassy in southern beirut. 23 people have been killed. let's go to senior international correspondent nick paton walsh, live in lebanon with the latest. nick? >> reporter: 146 people wounded, it appears talking to staid media there were two suicide bombers, one in a motorcycle, one on a car, that proched this iranian embassy and detonated their devices some short time apart. the iranian ambassador saying the embassy was the target and that his -- has been killed in the blast. a troubling escalation, not only because this is the first time we've seen suici
. >> reporter: the cdc has fda approval to import bexsero as part of an investigational drug program. it will only be available at an option at princeton university but there's no estimate on how many students will take it. >> i want to do more research and find out exactly what the vaccine entails. >> reporter: alexandra fields, cnn, princeton, new jersey. >> thanks, alexandra field for that reporting. >>> the headlines, beginning with breaking news. suicide...
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. >> the fda has been great at approving studies. but national institute of drug abuse has been really stonewalling and blocking any studies looking at therapeutic effects of cannabis, because that's not their mandate. their mandate is to look at the harms of drug use. >> it's very easy to blame an organization. >> dr. nora volkow, who is the director of nida says they are not standing in the way. she claims they are not the only government institute that approves marijuana research. >> if you would come up with a grant that says, okay, this is going to be a treatment for drug addiction, then go to us, but if it's cancer, it goes to the cancer institute. if it is schizophrenia, it goes to imh, the institutes have a mission with certain diseases. >> what is clear, there are bureaucratic hoops that most researchers simply don't want to jump through. neuroscientist carl hart. >> there are not many people studying marijuana. it's very difficult to get approved to study marijuana. >> what's nice about israel is that the government is help
. >> the fda has been great at approving studies. but national institute of drug abuse has been really stonewalling and blocking any studies looking at therapeutic effects of cannabis, because that's not their mandate. their mandate is to look at the harms of drug use. >> it's very easy to blame an organization. >> dr. nora volkow, who is the director of nida says they are not standing in the way. she claims they are not the only government institute that approves marijuana...
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lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. those who have had a drug or alcohol problem may be more likely to misuse lyrica. having less pain -- it's a wonderful feeling. [ female announcer ] ask your doctor about lyrica today. it's specific treatment for diabetic nerve pain. to hear more of phyllis's story, visit lyrica.com. it's specific treatment for diabetic nerve pain. (dad) just feather it out. (son) ok. feather it out. (dad) all right. that's ok. (dad) put it in secon
lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain...
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. >> the fda has been great at approving studies. but it's been stone walling and blocking any studies looking at therapeutic effects of cannabis because that's not their mandate. their mandate is to look at the harms of drug use. >> dr. norah vorkaf, says they are standing in the way. >> if you would come up grant that says this is going to get treatment tore drug addiction, they will go for us. if it's cancer t. goes to the cancer institute. and the institutes have a mission with certain diseases. >> what is clear, there are bureaucratic hoops that most researchers simply don't want to jump through. neuroscientist carl hart. >> there aren't many people studying marng. it's difficult to get approval to study marijuana. >> what's nice about israel is that the government is helping the research to happen. >> and it's research that could give hope to patients like charlotte figi. scientists in israel are learning that marijuana use might actually protect the brain, not damage it. >> they've been able to show that it can decrease the am
. >> the fda has been great at approving studies. but it's been stone walling and blocking any studies looking at therapeutic effects of cannabis because that's not their mandate. their mandate is to look at the harms of drug use. >> dr. norah vorkaf, says they are standing in the way. >> if you would come up grant that says this is going to get treatment tore drug addiction, they will go for us. if it's cancer t. goes to the cancer institute. and the institutes have a mission...
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lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. those who have had a drug or alcohol problem may be more likely to misuse lyrica. ask your doctor about lyrica today. it's specific treatment for diabetic nerve pain. >> produced by nbc news which is solely responsible for its content. >> the warren commission appointed friday night will investigate and make a report on the murder. as yet it has said nothing about how it will proceed or when. in the meantime, again, the fbi is inves
lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain...
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. >>> the fda is reviewing whether morning after contraception pills lose effectiveness in women weighing more than 160 pounds. this comes after the study shows the drug stopped working when women reached the weight. and a drug similar to that adding a warning label about the weight concerns. >>> and for less than $30, here is your chance to own artwork by former president george w. bush, they're selling this featuring a cardinal, as you see, he is known to be a pretty good artist, not bad. >> i have seen some of his work lately. i must say it is pretty good. have you seen that? >> i have, the dog that he painted. >> i saw that after being president. >> exactly. >> pretty cool. all right, susan, thank you very much. >>> just ahead, hannah williams' adoptive parents will spend decades in prison for her death. but the code that includes spanking and discipline were not even charged in this case, why not? >>> plus, the latest on the nasty weather that is on track to turn thanksgiving weather treacherous. i started part-time, now i'm a manager.n. my employer matches my charitable giving. real
. >>> the fda is reviewing whether morning after contraception pills lose effectiveness in women weighing more than 160 pounds. this comes after the study shows the drug stopped working when women reached the weight. and a drug similar to that adding a warning label about the weight concerns. >>> and for less than $30, here is your chance to own artwork by former president george w. bush, they're selling this featuring a cardinal, as you see, he is known to be a pretty good...
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. >>> the fda reports 12% of spices imported into the u.s. are contaminated with bug parts, rodent hairs and other unappetizing materials. the report notes that 7% of spices tested were contaminated with salmonella. >> see, that's why i eat bland food, no spices. >> good thing, i may, too. >> i do that because i'm boring. thanks very much. >>> up next, a super tunnel, fascinating, a massive under ground passageway used to smulg drugs from tijuana, mexico, to san diego. we'll take you inside this tunnel. #%tia[ introducing cardioviva: the first probiotic to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels without a prescription. cardioviva. >>> three people in custody after investigators seized 325 pounds of cocaine and 8 tons of marijuana after the discovery of an under ground tunnel between san diego and mexico. these are enormous operations, i went into a tunnel along the united states, mexico border before. they can be pretty elaborate. take a look. this is the motor works for an elevator, it's a primitive elevator but they brought it down here. t
. >>> the fda reports 12% of spices imported into the u.s. are contaminated with bug parts, rodent hairs and other unappetizing materials. the report notes that 7% of spices tested were contaminated with salmonella. >> see, that's why i eat bland food, no spices. >> good thing, i may, too. >> i do that because i'm boring. thanks very much. >>> up next, a super tunnel, fascinating, a massive under ground passageway used to smulg drugs from tijuana, mexico, to...
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. >>> the fda reports 12% of spices imported into the u.s. are contaminated with bug parts, rodent hairs and other unappetizing materials. the report notes that 7% of spices tested were contaminated with salmonella. >> see, that's why i eat bland food, no spices. >> good thing, i may, too. >> i may do that because i'm boring. >> thanks very much. >>> up next, a super tunnel, fascinating, a massive under ground passageway used to smuggle drugs. we'll take you inside this tunnel. of providing a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere. if you look at a khan academy video, they cover everything from basic arithmetic to calculus, trigonometry, finance. you can really just get what you need at your own pace. and so, bank of america came and reached out to us and said, "we are really interested in making sure that everyone really understands personal finance." we're like, "well, we're already doing that." and so it was kind of a perfect match. medicare part d plan did you know that if you enroll in a where walmart is a preferred pharmacy, yo
. >>> the fda reports 12% of spices imported into the u.s. are contaminated with bug parts, rodent hairs and other unappetizing materials. the report notes that 7% of spices tested were contaminated with salmonella. >> see, that's why i eat bland food, no spices. >> good thing, i may, too. >> i may do that because i'm boring. >> thanks very much. >>> up next, a super tunnel, fascinating, a massive under ground passageway used to smuggle drugs. we'll...
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lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. those who have had a drug or alcohol problem may be more likely to misuse lyrica. ask your doctor about lyrica today. it's specific treatment for diabetic nerve pain. >>> when it comes to issues like gun violence, we got to make sure that we're not glorifying it because the stories you tell shape our children's outlook. >> do violent movies and video games influence disturbed shooters like adam lanza. michael joins me now. welcome t
lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain...
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lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain and swelling of hands, legs and feet. don't drink alcohol while taking lyrica. don't drive or use machinery until you know how lyrica affects you. those who have had a drug or alcohol problem may be more likely to misuse lyrica. having less pain -- it's a wonderful feeling. [ female announcer ] ask your doctor about lyrica today. it's specific treatment for diabetic nerve pain. to hear more of phyllis's story, visit lyrica.com. awe know the value of ix for diabetic nerve pain. your education is where it can take you. (now arriving city hospital.) which is why we're proud to he
lyrica is fda approved to treat diabetic nerve pain. lyrica is not for everyone. it may cause serious allergic reactions or suicidal thoughts or actions. tell your doctor right away if you have these, new or worsening depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. or swelling, trouble breathing, rash, hives, blisters, changes in eyesight including blurry vision, muscle pain with fever, tired feeling, or skin sores from diabetes. common side effects are dizziness, sleepiness, weight gain...
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european regulators proofed this earlier this month but the fda is not commenting nor is the manufacturer here in the united states. that is important information for women there. >> absolutely. >>> coming up, new details relieved in the sandy hook elementary school massacre. one mystery remains unsolved. >>> a teenage girl raped and two high schoolers found guilty of the crime but a new twist. school employees accused of trying to cover it up. >>> plus, it's time for your morning rhyme. tweet us with your own original verse. it can be about absolutely anything. #earlystart, #morningrhyme and we will read the best ones on our air the next half hour. [ engine revs ] ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] the mercedes-benz winter event is back, with the perfect vehicle that's just right for you, no matter which list you're on. [ santa ] ho, ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] get the all-new 2014 cla250 starting at just $29,900. [ male announcer ] get the all-new 2014 cla250 hey there, i just got my bill, and i see that it includes my fico® credit score. yup, you get it free each month to help you avoid su
european regulators proofed this earlier this month but the fda is not commenting nor is the manufacturer here in the united states. that is important information for women there. >> absolutely. >>> coming up, new details relieved in the sandy hook elementary school massacre. one mystery remains unsolved. >>> a teenage girl raped and two high schoolers found guilty of the crime but a new twist. school employees accused of trying to cover it up. >>> plus, it's...
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. >>> the fda reports 12% of spices imported into the u.s. are contaminated with bug parts, rodent hairs and other unappetizing materials. the report notes that 7% of spices tested were contaminated with salmonella. >> see, that's why i eat bland food, no spices. >> good thing, i may, too. >> i may do that because i'm boring. >> thanks very much. >>> up next, a super tunnel, fascinating, a massive under ground passage way used to smuggle drugs. we'll take you inside this tunnel. vo: it's that time of year again. medicare open enrollment. time to compare plans and costs. you don't have to make changes. but it never hurts to see if you can find better coverage, save money, or both. and check out the preventive benefits you get after the health care law. open enrollment ends december 7th. so now's the time. visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-medicare they're not usually this thin, this light. ♪ they don't let you touch and draw, not like this. ♪ this is not just a tablet. it has a click in keyboard and microsoft office, ♪ this lets you run y
. >>> the fda reports 12% of spices imported into the u.s. are contaminated with bug parts, rodent hairs and other unappetizing materials. the report notes that 7% of spices tested were contaminated with salmonella. >> see, that's why i eat bland food, no spices. >> good thing, i may, too. >> i may do that because i'm boring. >> thanks very much. >>> up next, a super tunnel, fascinating, a massive under ground passage way used to smuggle drugs. we'll...
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last year the fda added to the side effect of statins concerns about memory lose, right, and there is conflicting studies. i pulled them up today, statin may prevent dementia, common statin may impair memory. dementia and what that means to society and our own lives there is nothing more significant than that. if there is still a risk these drugs could cause memory loss, is it worth having the number of people take them double? >> it's an important question and i tend to ask a lot of questions when guidelines like these get released. some of these side effects are pretty significant. muscle aches can make it so a personal can't exercise or be active. memory loss as you boinpoint ou liver problems. these are significant problems. let me throw another point into that, erin, despite the fact there is good evidence it could reduced and the number of heart attacks, if the question is this going to make us live longer, if doctor you prescribe this medication, am i going to live longer as a result? the evidence isn't that compelling. this isn't a thing where we're going to dramatically reduc
last year the fda added to the side effect of statins concerns about memory lose, right, and there is conflicting studies. i pulled them up today, statin may prevent dementia, common statin may impair memory. dementia and what that means to society and our own lives there is nothing more significant than that. if there is still a risk these drugs could cause memory loss, is it worth having the number of people take them double? >> it's an important question and i tend to ask a lot of...
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more than $70,000, a price rewalk ceo says he hopes will fall with fda approval. >> we have done a lot of work on the level of medical benefits we see with the product, and there is clearly a cost reduction with medications and a great cost reduction in reduced complications. we're gathering data and learning what the amounts are, but this product seems to be a product that pays for itself in just a couple of years. >> reporter: he says whatever the price, it's worth it. the look on his son's face the first time he stood up, priceless. >> as i went up, his jaw went down. he is like -- and this kid is the type of kid, he's not -- he always has something to say very quick comment. he had nothing to say that day. >> amazing story. anderson cooper 360 with john anderson cooper 360 with john berman starts now. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >>> thanks so much. i'm john berman filling in tonight. the storm that's causing a holiday travel mess in so much of the country. it's been updated to nor'easter status but the national weather service and looks like it will get worse before bette
more than $70,000, a price rewalk ceo says he hopes will fall with fda approval. >> we have done a lot of work on the level of medical benefits we see with the product, and there is clearly a cost reduction with medications and a great cost reduction in reduced complications. we're gathering data and learning what the amounts are, but this product seems to be a product that pays for itself in just a couple of years. >> reporter: he says whatever the price, it's worth it. the look on...
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i'm just looking at last year the fda added to the side effects of statins. concerns about memory loss, right? and there's been conflicting studies. i pulled them up today, right? there's one here, statin may prevent dementia. that sounds great. common statin can impair memory. but dementia and what that means to society when we think what it could mean to our own lives, there's nothing more significant than that. if there's still a risk these drugs could cause memory loss, is it worth having the number of people taking them double? >> it's a very important question. these are important questions. and i tend to ask a lot of questions about when guidelines like this get released. i mean, look. some of these side effects are pretty significant. even muscle aches can make it so a person can't exercise or be active, the very thing their doctor's telling them to do. memory loss as you point out, liver problems as well. these are all pretty significant problems. let me throw another point into that, erin. that is that despite the fact that there is good evidence it
i'm just looking at last year the fda added to the side effects of statins. concerns about memory loss, right? and there's been conflicting studies. i pulled them up today, right? there's one here, statin may prevent dementia. that sounds great. common statin can impair memory. but dementia and what that means to society when we think what it could mean to our own lives, there's nothing more significant than that. if there's still a risk these drugs could cause memory loss, is it worth having...
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. >> reporter: to combat the disease the cdc has fda approval to bring in this drug. if yuvert and health officials agree to offer the vaccine, it's available on a voluntary basis and something the students will likely consider. >> i think a lot of people are concerned for the fact it didn't go away over the summer after everybody left. >> reporter: alexander field, cnn, princeton, new jersey. >>> so the vaccine in question is said to be safe. it has not yet been approved in britain and the u.s. because of its cost and effectiveness. the vaccine does not work for about 10% of the people who take it. i went to college and sanitary conditions are not one of the things that pop to mind. >> i talked to a doctor over the weekend. he highly recommends that they do look at vaccinating all of the kids there. i'm always skeptical if it doesn't have approval. >>> let's take a look what is coming up on "new day." chris cuomo and kate bolduan are joining us this morning. >> i'm out in illinois. we're in washington county this morning. 15,000 people. about 150 miles south of chica
. >> reporter: to combat the disease the cdc has fda approval to bring in this drug. if yuvert and health officials agree to offer the vaccine, it's available on a voluntary basis and something the students will likely consider. >> i think a lot of people are concerned for the fact it didn't go away over the summer after everybody left. >> reporter: alexander field, cnn, princeton, new jersey. >>> so the vaccine in question is said to be safe. it has not yet been...
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a price rewalk ceo larry jizinski says he hopes will fall with fda approval. >> we have done a lot of work on the level of medical benefits we see with the product. there's clearly a cost reduction with medications, and there's a great cost reduction in reduced complications. we're still gathering more data and learning really what the amounts are. but this product seems to be a product that pays for itself in just a couple of years. >> mariano says whatever the price it's worth it. the look on his son's face the first time he stood up? priceless. >> as i went up his jaw went down. and just the type of kid that -- he's not -- he always has something to say. very quick comment. he had nothing to say that day. >> piers morgan is next. yeah... try new alka seltzer fruit chews. they work fast on heartburn and taste awesome. these are good. told ya! i'm feeling better already. [ male announcer ] new alka seltzer fruits chews. enjoy the relief! just by talking to a helmet. it grabbed the patient's record before we even picked him up. it found out the doctor we needed was at st. anne's. wigg
a price rewalk ceo larry jizinski says he hopes will fall with fda approval. >> we have done a lot of work on the level of medical benefits we see with the product. there's clearly a cost reduction with medications, and there's a great cost reduction in reduced complications. we're still gathering more data and learning really what the amounts are. but this product seems to be a product that pays for itself in just a couple of years. >> mariano says whatever the price it's worth it....
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i'm just looking at last year the fda added to the side effects of statins. concerns about memory loss, right? and there's been conflicting studies. i pulled them up today, right? there's one here, statin may prevent dementia. that sounds great. common statin can impair memory. but dementia and what that means to society when we think what it could mean to our own lives, there's nothing more significant than that. if there's still a risk these drugs could cause memory loss, is it worth having the number of people taking them double? >> it's a very important question. these are important questions. and i tend to ask a lot of questions about when guidelines like this get released. i mean, look. some of these side effects are pretty significant. even muscle aches can make it so a person can't exercise or be active, the very thing their doctor's telling them to do. memory loss as you point out, liver problems as well. these are all pretty significant problems. let me throw another point into that, erin. that is that despite the fact that there is good evidence it
i'm just looking at last year the fda added to the side effects of statins. concerns about memory loss, right? and there's been conflicting studies. i pulled them up today, right? there's one here, statin may prevent dementia. that sounds great. common statin can impair memory. but dementia and what that means to society when we think what it could mean to our own lives, there's nothing more significant than that. if there's still a risk these drugs could cause memory loss, is it worth having...
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. >> reporter: the cdc has fda approval to import the only vaccine for meningitis b as apexperimental drug. it's approved in australia and europe, but not yet in the united states. if university and health officials agree to offer the vaccine, it will be available on a voluntary basis, something students will likely consider. >> i think a lot of people are concerned from the fact it didn't go away over the summer. >> reporter: if a decision is made to bring it to princeton, it would be available to 8,000 students. the students say the school has kept them up to speed on all developments sense the first case was reported in march. don? >> alexandra, thank you very much. a spokesman says the school's final decision on the emergency vaccines, not expected before monday. i want to bring in elizabeth cohen, she's in atlanta. we've heard of meningitis outbreaks on other campuses from time to time. what makes this one different? >> reporter: what makes this one different is the strain is b, and not c. that's really pretty unusual these days. as a matter of fact, you don't see cases of b clus
. >> reporter: the cdc has fda approval to import the only vaccine for meningitis b as apexperimental drug. it's approved in australia and europe, but not yet in the united states. if university and health officials agree to offer the vaccine, it will be available on a voluntary basis, something students will likely consider. >> i think a lot of people are concerned from the fact it didn't go away over the summer. >> reporter: if a decision is made to bring it to princeton, it...
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now the fda are trying to stop it from spreading of course. this is a rare strain of the bacterial disease. if it's untreated it could lead to serious complications, hearing loss, rain damage and in the worst case death. >> we need to treat it quickly. so a community that may have other cases has to be aware of the symptoms. because the quicker you put someone on antibiotics, the more likely they are to recover. >> well, there is no vaccine for type b meningitis approved here in the u.s. but thousands of students at princeton, they could get an emergency vaccine used in europe now and australia. jessica snyder of wcbs has details for us. >> reporter: health concerns on the princeton university campus are growing. another student was diagnosed with meningitis this week. the seventh since march. >> i think a lost people are concerned for the fact that it didn't go away over the summer after everybody left. >> reporter: and not food and drug administration is coming forward with a way for the school to combat this serious health scare. it's offer
now the fda are trying to stop it from spreading of course. this is a rare strain of the bacterial disease. if it's untreated it could lead to serious complications, hearing loss, rain damage and in the worst case death. >> we need to treat it quickly. so a community that may have other cases has to be aware of the symptoms. because the quicker you put someone on antibiotics, the more likely they are to recover. >> well, there is no vaccine for type b meningitis approved here in the...